Shaw Nature Reserve Trip

The Dana Brown Overnight Center (DBOC), located within Shaw Nature Reserve, offers school groups an opportunity to engage in more in-depth explorations of Missouri’s native ecosystems. MAP St. Louis students will participate in hands-on, outdoor, real world, inquiry-based science!

Please find details for the trip below. Please contact Melissa Urspruch, at melissau@mapstlouis.org, with any questions.

DATESTuesday, January 16 to Friday, January 19

TIMEDeparting: 9 a.m. on 1/16Returning: 3:45 p.m. on 1/19

LOCATIONShaw Nature Reserve307 Pinetum Loop Rd.Gray Summit, MO 63039

Note: Please drop off by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 — no change to pick up procedures on Jan. 19.

SUPPLIESStudents should bring:- bedding (pillow, sleeping bag and/or sheet set and blankets)- hiking shoes (or boots)- water bottle- rain gear and warm outdoor gear (including hats/gloves—we will still hike if it is raining/snowing)- backpack for hiking- 4 days and 3 nights of clothing- personal toiletries- wash cloth and towel- flashlight- all medications (with signed waiver and instructions—must be given to teachers before departure)- sunscreen (optional)- hat (optional)

Digital devices, including cell phones, will not be permitted on the trip. The MAP guides will have a cell phone with them in the case of an emergency. If there is a family emergency needing immediate attention, please contact Sara Krenski at the school.